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D.T.

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Booty time :D This doesn't show off the new wheels very well, but you do get a sense of the width of the new rubber, the fitment (I'll have much better photos soon, doing some promo pics):

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D.T.

macrumors G4
Sep 15, 2011
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Vilano Beach, FL
My 18/55mm had some light leak, picked up a new 50mm prime, got a show soon so working on a full polish (looks a touch hazy above), should have some better photogs soon (weather crapped out on me today ...)


Tintz!!!!!! :cool:

Looks good, it's funny, with convertibles - which have been what I've driven for like the last 8 years - I haven't needed/wanted tint! It used to be the first thing I did to a hardtop.
 
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Thanks! We've gotten a lot of compliments on it. It's flat. The color is called cool grey khaki, a new color for 2018 model Crosstreks.
Interesting. Yes, it looks like a lighter shade of something the Germans offer. Very nice and unique in a sea of typical color choices.
 

SoN1NjA

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It's "SHO" time. Picked up my 2017 Taurus SHO yesterday. Twin turbo 3.5/AWD.

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Does your FPIU have ghost decals? I didn't see a decal on the side, although it doesn't seem to be undercover... Was about to reply to that post and go back but you're here anyway

Also, nice Taurus! Really like the clean grill that comes with the SHO, but it's a lot to pay for that small detail. And for some reason I on't like any of Ford's civilian hubcaps, much prefer black steel wheels or their [cheap looking although I like them] law enforcement(?) hubcaps (attached below)

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Does your FPIU have ghost decals? I didn't see a decal on the side, although it doesn't seem to be undercover... Was about to reply to that post and go back but you're here anyway

Also, nice Taurus! Really like the clean grill that comes with the SHO, but it's a lot to pay for that small detail. And for some reason I on't like any of Ford's civilian hubcaps, much prefer black steel wheels or their [cheap looking although I like them] law enforcement(?) hubcaps (attached below)

Sorry for all of the crazy formatting, what a mess

Thanks. This isn't a Police Interceptor. It's the Civilian SHO model with the ecoboost engine that's exclusive to the SHO. The wired mesh grill is also only for the SHO model. I don't know what you mean by Fords hubcaps, but these are 20" wheels that I chose as an option for this vehicle.

The Police interceptor models come with 18/19" painted black wheels (No hub caps) and have the option of the 3.5 Ecoboost engine or 3.7 L. without the turbo chargers.
 

SoN1NjA

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Thanks. This isn't a Police Interceptor. It's the Civilian SHO model with the ecoboost engine that's exclusive to the SHO. The wired mesh grill is also only for the SHO model. I don't know what you mean by Fords hubcaps, but these are 20" wheels that I chose as an option for this vehicle.

The Police interceptor models come with 18/19" painted black wheels (No hub caps) and have the option of the 3.5 Ecoboost engine or 3.7 L. without the turbo chargers.
Right, I understand this is Taurus

I like the cleaner grill of the SHO Taurus or FPIS, the lines on the grill of the more affordable Taurus models are cheap and ugly looking in my opinion

As for the hubcaps, I just don't like the rims / hubcaps that come with the civilian Ford vehicles, as I stated above I like the steel wheels of law enforcement vehicles or the ones shown in the picture. Here's an example of an FPIU that has hubcaps

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& maybe it was confusing, but I was also talking about your issued FPIU you've posted in this thread way back when, when I asked about the ghost decals

Kinda bouncing around all over the place so stuff might get mixed up
 
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Right, I understand this is Taurus

I like the cleaner grill of the SHO Taurus or FPIS, the lines on the grill of the more affordable Taurus models are cheap and ugly looking in my opinion

As for the hubcaps, I just don't like the rims / hubcaps that come with the civilian Ford vehicles, as I stated above I like the steel wheels or the ones shown in the picture. Here's an example of an FPIU that has hubcaps

& maybe it was confusing, but I was also talking about your issued FPIU you've posted in this thread way back when, when I asked about the ghost decals

Now I understand. Yes, that is my Ford Explorer Interceptor. The Lower end Taurus models do have a grill I don't care for and the wheel set up is also not my preference. At least in my area from what I have seen, The new Interceptors do not have hubcaps, they are all painted black wheels. But I know what you're referring too.
 

SoN1NjA

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Now I understand. Yes, that is my Ford Explorer Interceptor. The Lower end Taurus models do have a grill I don't care for and the wheel set up is also not my preference. At least in my area from what I have seen, The new Interceptors do not have hubcaps, they are all painted black wheels. But I know what you're referring too.
Yeah and all Ford press images or models have the steel wheels, maybe Ford prefers that look but offers them to agencies that want them?

The entire Virginia State Police department uses hubcaps on their FPIS models, and I like them on their setup; really just depends on the colors of the vehicle, some cars should wear the black



Really dig the look of the FPIU, really want one like this! (not in a position to drive, nor a financial one)
 

Mackneezie

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Nov 26, 2011
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My 2010 Camaro SS... and the 2015 Silverado I traded it in on haha. Man I miss my Camaro! Windows are now tinted on the truck, and I also bought a 26' travel trailer which was the purpose of getting the truck, so life is good!
 

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